Man charged in Wednesday shooting in East Jackson

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A man accused of shooting into a car on Dupree Street is facing multiple charges.

Around 8:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Jackson police responded to a shooting on Dupree Street, where three people told officers that a maroon Nissan Altima had stopped across the street from them.

Court documents say the three told police that a man wearing a white tank top and blue jean shorts got out of the car and started arguing with Sadarion Douglas. During the argument, the man pulled out a gun and started shooting toward them and Douglas, hitting their car several times.

Several .45-caliber shell casings were found at the scene, and officers issued a BOLO (be on the lookout) for the driver and his vehicle, court documents say.

A vehicle matching the description of the Altima was later seen at Lincoln Courts, and the driver matched the description of the man involved in the shooting. Court documents say the man, later identified as Michael Wayne Robinson Jr., 38, ran from the apartment at Lincoln Courts, but was arrested after a short foot chase.

Officers found a black Hi Point .45-caliber handgun in Robinson's car consistent with the caliber of the casings found on Dupree Street.

Robinson later admitted to investigators that he was on Dupree Street during the shooting, and witnesses were able to identify Robinson from a photo lineup.

Robinson is charged with three counts of aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and unlawful possession of a weapon.

He is in custody at the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex.

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